What the Hell's Going On Up There? movie poster

What the Hell's Going On Up There?

April 6, 1979 0h 28m

Originally released in 1979. What the Hell's Going On Up There? is a animation/documentary film. directed by Derek Lamb. At just 28 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Synopsis

A disgruntled Uncle Sam complains that nobody listens to him anymore, and what's more, he doesn't even know what's going on up there. "I thought we were living on the top floor," he mutters. He expedites the ubiquitous Marshall Efron on a fact-finding mission north of the border. Part satire, part serious, this film sets out to package Canada for American consumption, with some of the clichés thrown in. Contrasting with the decidedly lighter side of the film are interviews with well-known Canadians such as Marshall McLuhan, Mordecai Richler, Margaret Atwood, John Kenneth Galbraith, Raoul Duguay, and Pierre Bourgault.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 6, 1979 46 years ago
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Runtime 0h 28m 28 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country Canada Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • ONF | NFB

Frequently Asked Questions

What is What the Hell's Going On Up There? about?

A disgruntled Uncle Sam complains that nobody listens to him anymore, and what's more, he doesn't even know what's going on up there. "I thought we were living on the top floor," he mutters. He exp...

Who directed What the Hell's Going On Up There??

What the Hell's Going On Up There? was directed by Derek Lamb.

How long is What the Hell's Going On Up There??

What the Hell's Going On Up There? has a runtime of 0 hours and 28 minutes (28 minutes total).

When was What the Hell's Going On Up There? released?

What the Hell's Going On Up There? was released on April 6, 1979 in theaters.